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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05
REPORTING A SECRET CAUCUS.
Watching the Shadows Of the Speakers.
Making Up . Fair Report.


Making Up . Fair Report.
Il remember one occasion, more than
twenty years ago, when the representatives Of
several papers were directed to learn all they
could about a secret caucus. Each man was
on his metal, but all were kept at a safe dis
dance from the room in which the noted poll
ticians met. When the meeting was called to
order the reporters were in despair, because
they were under guard, as it were, in a room
separated from the assembly hall by q wide
corridor, or so situated that they could see
nothing and hear nothing. But it so happened
that along that side Of the hall were a num-
Der of low windows. The heavy ground glass
prevented thoss who used the corridor from
seeing what was going on within, but ad-
mitted the light.
@As the seven or eight newspaper men were
sitting disconsolate, looking across to the
caucus room, the shadow Of a man appeared
on the glass Of the almost continuous window
extending along the side. Some one had
mounted the chair to address the chairman of
the meeting, and the boys recognized him by
his gestures. In the midst Of what appeared
to be rather exciting speech he was pulled
down from behind, and another man little
further TO the front popped up. The new
speaker was recognized by the contour of his
head and the cut Of his clothes. The reporters
scattered at once TO different points of obSer
walton, and when the caucus ended they had
pretty fair record of the persons who had
spoken. Knowing how the speakers stood on
the question before the meeting, they made
up from their shadow pantomime certain
prognostications as to what was said, on
which they interviewed every man whose
shadow they had seen on the ground glass Of
the windows
"Going to one man reporter would say:
Baker talks too much with his haads, doesn't
her and then he would go through the ges-
lures characteristic Of Mr.. Baker when he
was much excited, accompanying them with
certain declarations of his own This would
be greeted with 3 laugh and corrections would
be made. To another man another reporter
would say that his remarks had been criti-
cised by some one who mimicked his gestures
and who gave out the impression that the old
gentleman had made goose of himself, and
the reporter would indulge in some extrava-
CANT gestures characteristic Of the speaker.
This would be followed by an indignant de-
nisl and by q hasty statement Of what he did
say. Working in this way the seven men be-
fore midnight bad by comparing notes and
observations written out a pretty fair report
of what occurred inside the hall. ll."-Inter
Ocean "Curbgtone Crayons."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

GIVE ELY's CREAM BALM trial; this justly
celebrated remedy for the cure of catarrh,
hay fever, cold in the head, &C., can be OBJ
tanned of any reputable druggist, and may be
relied upon as a safe and pleasant remedy for
the above complaints and will give immediate
relief; it is not liquid, snuff or powder; has
no offensive odor; can be used at any time
with good results, as thousands can testify,
among them some of the attaches of this
office.-Spirit of the Times, May 80, 1885,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

All trains daily except Sunday.
Trains leave Chelelsnd forWheeling at u 10
p N IL 10 pm, arriving at 5 lS P N and 50 am.
E-A- FORD,
Gen. Pass. and Ticket Ag't, Pittsburgh. Pa
JAMES MCCREA,
General Manager, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

John Boyle o'Rellly does not believe that
Queen Victoria owns real estate in Washing
ton, as she would have to pay taxes out of her
own pocket on it If abe lid
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05
PENNSYLVANIA COMPANY,
L (oPRRATNG)
d Pittsburgh z. z

Condemned timetable Of passenger trains
corrected TO Jan. 81, 'S7, Central Standard Time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

DITTsBURGH, CINCINNATI & ST.
i LOUIS RAILRoAD-Pdn-Hd Handle Route
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05
Newspaper Advertising !

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a Park Place L 24-2s Murray St.. New York.
Make lowest rates on all newspapers In the
q. y. and Canada. Established 1877,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

Mayor Hodges, of Baltimore, says a true
Marylander would halt outside the gates Of
paradise to eat dozen raw Chesapeake oys-
tarS
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

Sleeping cars on all through trains between
Washington, Chicago, Pittsburgh,
wheeling, Columbus and Cinsinnau.
O. X. LORD, W. n, kEffEhAs
Genn Pass. Ag't, DIV. Pass Ag'L
Baltimore, Nd. Columbus. o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

Time table for east and west corrected 20
Jan. 81 1887. Trains leave Panhandle sta
tion, Wheeling, feot OF Eleventh street, near
public Ianding-Central Standard time
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05
CLEVELAND, LORAIN & WHEELING
" RAILkoAD-TIME SCHEDULE,

In effect Nov II, 'S6.-New Standard. sOth
meridian time, which Is q minutes slswer
than Columbus time
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-05

OSCAR TOWNSEND, WI II CIRCUIT,
Gen'l Maaager. Gen1 Fl & Pass. Agt.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-12-08
Agriculture.



10 receut number OF the Rur1l Mr.
Yorker we are told that some eight OF our
most generously Doomed varieties Of oats
arc one and The same, and very ordinary
white cat at that hsye before me ~
write sbeasss Of three Of these SORTS
nsmely. Welcome. "Rsoehorse" and
''Cl, desdsle" = grown 10 adjacent plots
this season upon the college farm. He
would be q keen man indeed who could
distinguish single importan, difference
in them. 10 general habit 10 color aud
form Of leaf, straw aud grain, as well As 10
time OF towering aud ripening, they are a
unit But the funny thing 10 all this Is
the way the seed catalogues speak OF this
much. named sort. Thus one before me
speaks Of the "wide Awake" as won
derful variety introduced this season for
the first time" aud offering seed obtained
from the ''originstors. Evidently seeds
man and Originator are wide awake TO the
main chance. Another calls the Race
horse" 'ioreign oat, and on the same
page figures the "white Belgian "-iden.
teal with the "Raceborse" 10 our erper
fence describing II MS an old and we'll
established sort ln other numerous and
varied ways the crying need OF reform 10
the seed business is strikingly shown.
What, for instance, shall we say OF the 10
teligence TO say nothing OF the honesty
--of the dealer who, 10 agorgeously print
ed catalogue. tells readers that alfalfa or
lucerne is one OF the recent ''novelties2'
Or Of that other dealer who advised his
patrons TO SOW the alfalfa seed eight to ten
pounds per acre, when all experience
show that at least double that quantity
should be used2 In yet another OF these
promoters OF agricultural obfuscation we
are told that johnson grass sorghum hal
apense-is "a hardy perennial recently
introduced from the South but OF great
value in the North" Had this writer said
that so far South as central Kansas John
son grass kills out completely nine winters
out OF ten, that it is the last cultivated
grass to appear 10 the spring. while the
first frost cuts it to a level with the ground
and that in consequence it is almost total
ly worthless in the North, be would have
stated only the truth 1t must be said to
the credit Of the great political seedshops
at Washington that of late years at least it
has been somewhat chary OF advice and
commentator about the treasures" 1t
dispenses. Professor 4. N. Shelton Of
Kansas agricultural College.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-12-08

Pc gssesale " cxf,ert . tass ~ ledge
sloa. nainss they Hfifasn isam ezilaz
uHsas j. uashn,anpans iut u anything
wlgi shAspcn The sfgei4ie sna rife tout
Sc ths digestive sFEAHa i y Ayers s4r.
sApariiIA. TlseaaAnAs al ever phs land
testify h ilie meflts II ihig tneairine.
Mfs SARAH nasrowg5s, ~ - Eisbih
ftfces Goasih Boston, writes NJ has
ls..d has taken Ayers ssrsaFafilla, ~
iiysiapsia saa ioarsd hscr, Aai han
bsen greatly lycneai0d."
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-12-08

Paper is one OF the best non conductors
OF heat known, and is not only cheap but
easy Of application by all. 10 some places
the tarred paper is not easily procurable
except from distance, but excellent snb
stitutes may be provided in The use OF old
newspapers. ordinary brown wrapping pa
per or cheap wall paper The best mode
Of applying the paper IS TO first put on o
layer, using plenty OF paste, and allow it to
Try Then ~ ply two or more layecs, as
may be considered necessary. The best
paste is to cook -four 10 water to consist
.ncy allowing il to be spred with a white.
wash brush. As soon as the paste is ready
add small piece Of dissolved glue aud 3
teaspoonful OF carbolic acid 10 each bucket
Of paste. When the last layer is dry, add
quart Of water to half bucket OF the
PASTE and thicken with lime. then giving
the whole thick application. This will
make the paper hard, and will stop up all
cracks and keep the honse warm and com
ortable. Before the sumner comes on
tear of the paper and ~hitewash the walls
to avoid lice.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-12-08
A Confirmed Dyspeptic

G Canterbury. a ~ Franklin 81
Boston, Mass, wIllcs. that suffering
ior years from Indigestion, he wss "a
last indaesd 70 Try Acre Sarapafiiia
and. y iis use, was entirely rared.
Mrs Joseph Aalan. 81 High street,
Halyoke, Mass. suffered for orer year
from Dyspepsia. 40 that she ooald not
cal Substantial food, l.eAuas very weak,
And was unable ,0 care icr her family.
Neither the medicines prescribed by
physicians, nor any q the remedies
advertised for the cure 81 Dyspepsia.
helped her. until she commenced tie
use a Ayers SaNaparilla, Three
hoiilcs Of iils inefiioiHe.f she writes,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-12-08
Contracted Hoof..

Contraction Of the hoofs is Often csnsed
by unskiled shoeing and excessive rasp-
ing OF the surface Of the horn OF the foot
This causes the horn 10 dry and lose Itt
large proportion Of water and thus shrink
and sometimes crack aud seriously inter
fere with the vascular tissue Of the foot
under the horn. Excessive lameness then
follows and the foot becomes permanently
distorted. The trouble 10 then incorable.
II eau only be prevented by avoiding the
causes, another Of which is fever Of the
feet. produced by overlooking, or what is
commonly termed founder Some relief
Is possible by soaking the feet 10 bot wster
and keeping the boois constantly wet and
dressed with glyeerine. removing shoes
and keepiog the horse unshod aud stand
ing In soii puddle Of clay. when 10 lime
new horn grows downward and replaces
the old shrunken hoof Iii slow pro-
cess, and perseverance, is necessary 10 a
complete recovery.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-12-08

10 winter the price Of butter is good. at
least good ~ compared with other seasoDs
o. the year. The market ia ready for u'
snd All We need 10 have Is the batter 10 sell.
This We stsll not have unless our cows are
comfortably cared for and well fed.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-12-08
FOR SALE.

A desirable huildiaR lot on Depot Avenue 4
mile no ih OF Equinox House, Manchester, W.,
containing 100 square rods. Commands an
extensive yisw Of the surrounding country.
Has beautiful shade and ornamental trees. .
never failing well Of pure water, and a small
brook which crosses II At the lower corner. The
osper will sell cheap aud on easy terms. In.
quire Of GEO o. WO0DC0Ck.
At Puertons Marble and Granite Works
Manchester Depot VT
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-12-08

While quality is conferred upon cheese
by care aud skill in makeing, and by its
contents Of fat, there are some other
causes for the variation in quality. Soil
and climate have something TO do with
quality, for they control, to some extent,
the character OF the heritage, and undoubt-
eddy food has much to do with the flavor
of its products. The flesh Of animals ac-
quires certain qualities from the feed
Southdown mutton, I'D upon the rich
heritage OF the "downt." or billy sea side
pastures on the chalk districts of South
ern England, and the tender, high favor
ed meat OF the Welch mountain sheep, are
examples of this fact The hams OF West.
phalia, fed upon the mast Of the forest,
also have most agreeable flavor, The
wines OF some vineyards surpass those OF
all others in richness OF flavor. and the
hops OF certain localities surpas all others
10 desirable qualities Consistently with
these analogous facts,i il cannot be doubted
that the pasture, which is affected by soil
and climate, has some effect upon the
character Of dairy products. But the ex-
pert and experienced dairyman may make
up for all defects in these respects by good
culture, fertilizing, and the growth Of
such crops as will afford every necessary
element in the food for the production Of
good milk, and such skill in the manipula-
ton MS will produce the very best quality
in the butter and cheese made from it,
american Agricultpia
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-01-18
Arrival of the Embassy at Samoa

The lIaripasa brought news of the Ha-
waiian EmbassY's arrival at Samoa ali well
on Jan. 3rd. Hon. John E. Bush and party
embarked in a wretched little lugger of nine
teen tons, which was lying off waiting for
the mails. 1t took them all night to sail
ffty-six miles before reaching Apia.
Some particulars of the state of affairs in
Samoa were also received by the mail. Fire
arms and ammunition were in great demand
by the natives, and rising against King
Mahetoa was being fomented. American
traders were doing brisk business in supply
ing the war material. Snider breech loading
rifles readily brought $50 and $40 each from
the natives. Whale boats were also eagerly
purchased. The British residents were in
terdicted by other authorities from selling
arms or ammunition.
All the trade was concluded by the natives
through the maGiupa- of oapra 4 private
letter saws that small steamer might make
money in trading between the Islands.
There is a native Hawaiian settled on the
Island of Aunuu. owning several acres of
land there. In view of the above warlike
intelligence, the news by next mail from
Samoa, four weeks hence, will be awaited
with much interest
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-01-18
Oil as Fuel.

The abandonment of the use of coal oil as
fuel on the ferry-steamers Piedmont, Thor
oughfare and Solano of the Southern Pacific
Company was announced some time ago. and
there was considerable nusatistied curiosity
as to the results of the experiments and the
reason for disseminating the use of oil.
The Mining and Scientific Press has secured
the records of the trials on the three steam
eTs allowed named, which seemed to show re-
suits in favor Of oil. The steamer Thorough
fare. during one year, cost in coal and
fremen's wages, 1878 cents per mile, wages
being 1916 cents. From January, 1885, to
August, 1886. during which period oil was
burned the cost per mile was 1858 cents for
fuel, and SAC cents for fremen-a saving of
1854 cents in favor of oil. The experiments
showed that ssh gallons of oil equaled one
ton of coal. Coal cost from 1896 to $3.50
per ton and oil from Sl.G5 to:S1.70 per barrel.
The Solano, which runs between Port.
Costa and Benicia, cost per mile 518, II cents
| for coal and 1926 cents for firemen's wages
"a total of 63l.0S cents per mile With oil
! the cost was 447.42 cents for fuel and 1925
cents for fremen-a total of 563.68 cents.
/ This shows saving of 6S.4O cents per mile
over coal. The gallons of oil that were re-
| quired to equal one ton of coal were 81. 16.
| The experiments with the Piedmont were
/ not so satisfactory, owing, as it is claimed,
/ to the fact that her boilers were not so we'll
! fitted for the use of oil as fuel as were the
/ other boats. The cost per mile, with coal,
was 1886 cents for fuel and 1859 for fire
men-a total of 90-45 cents, and with oil,
/ 1874 for fuel and 20.25 for Hages-a total of
! $3.50 cents. This gives only 346 cents in
! favor of coal, while it took 1858 gallons of
! oil to equal one ton of coal.
Among the reasons given for disseminating
the use of oil are, first, that the supply was
insufficient; second, that it cost too much,
and third, that it burned the furnaces and
boilers out so rapidly that the repairs cost
Stevens, the General Master Mechanic, states
that during the use of oil it was not necessary
to make repairs TO boilers, while during the
period in which coal was used, repairs had to
be made each week. To the average man.
therefore, the reason for the discontinuance
of oil as fuel is still matter for conjecture
/ 5, F. B5,fIefiI
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-01-18
Tho Telephone in Evidence

The following decision i'll the Missouri
Court of Appeals is as applicable to Homo
lulu as to San Francisco. We take the re-
marks from the Aitd California
The case was entitled the Globe Printing
Company against Stahl The suit was for
the recovery of an advertising bill, which
involved nice question of law, namely, the
admission of evidence of conversations
through the telephone. The Court affirms
the judgment of the lower Court in an
opinion by Judge Thompson, and said:
All the decisions quoted proceed upon
the principle that those evidentiary matters
upon which men are compelled to act in the
ordinary affairs of life and in the usual
transactions of business, ought TO be al
lowed to 90 to the jury in cases where they
become material to the issues on trial. The
telephone, although very recent invention,
has come into such common use that we
think that the Courts may properly take
judicial notice of the general manner and
extent TO which 1t Is made use of by the
business community. No doubt very many
important business communications and
transactions are every day made by tele-
phone communication of precisely the same
character as that to which the witness was
allowed to testify in this case. person is
called up by one desiring to communicate
with him by means of a connection of their
respective wires through what is known as
the central office. conversation ensues.
1t may relate to the most important matters
of business. 1t may involve contract for
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-01-18
Christmas at Sea.

A gentleman who was passenger by the
Australia, which left this port Dec. 22d, for
San Francisco, writes a few lines as to how
they Jared on this festive day on the "briny
deep" He says the passengers were treated
TO genuine surprise in the shape of a sumpt-
uous Christmas dinner, with all the etceteras
which one might reasonably expect on shore.
There was also a Christmas Tree, with nu-
merous presents on it for all. He speaks in
the highest terms of Capt. HouGlett and his
officers, not forgetting the steward, who did
everything 70 make the voyage pleasant TO all
on board. 1t Will be pleasant for Island tray-
elers going abroad to know that they will be
perfectly lat home and well cared for while
in "Old Nep. 81 dominions on the steamer
Australia.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-01-18
o Luso Hawaiiano.

This popular little paper seems to be doing
excellent work among the Portuguese and
really deserves the thanks of the Board of
Education, if not some actual support for
disseminating instruction among the colony.
Mr.. Marques work has been already appre-
ciated in Lisbon. and he has been the recIpi-
ent of many fattering notices in the Portu-
guese papers and of many interesting personal
letters.
A new feature in the last issue is a market
list by which information is given relative to
the rates charged for all the articles that is
necessary to the Portuguese. The news notes
are well selected and the correspondence
shows what an active interest is being taken
in the paper. Several new features are prom
ised during the coming year.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-01-18
Building.

Mr.. E. B. Thomas, builder, started in yes
terday for the foundation of the new brick
block or the corner OF Nuuanu and King
Streets.
Harrison Brothers are doing the brick
work for MIR. Lucas on the Holt building
and are making rapid progress.
Mr., E, Z. Mayhem has nearly completed
the new Chinese Club building, King Street.
The front Is composed of pressed brick, and
promises to be an ornament to the city when
completed.
Mr.. Thomas has about completed the brick
work on the new building, corner of Mauna-
kea and King Streets, and Mr.. Lucas has the
new building adjoining on King Street ready
for the carpenters. Mr.. Mendonca's build
ing, corner Hotel and Nuuanu Streets, is we'll
in hand, being now on the second story.
A two story brick building on the east side
of Nuuanu Street is well up on the second
story by Mr.. Geo. Lucas.
There is good many frame buildings in
course OF erection in various parts of the
city. Mr.. A. Bolster is erecting a neat cot
tage on his lot corner of Palace Square and
Richards stree.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-01-18

the sale of bonds and stock. instructions
from principal to his agent touching inn
portant transactions, the acknowledgment
of debt due and a promise to pay the
same. The use of this instrument facili-
tates business to such an extent that it
would be very prejudlcial 10 the interests of
the business community if the Courts were
to hold that business men are not entitled
to act upon the faith of being able to give in
evidence to iuries replies which they receive
to communications made by them to persons
at their usual place of business in this way.
The judgment of the Circuit is affirmed"
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-01-18
Theatrical.

Miss Florence Wade. who has lately been
PLAYING with a company in the Colonies, pro
poses to come to Honolulu by the next up
steamer Besides the sensational Drama
''Moths, Miss Wade proposes to give 0theilo,
Hamlet and the School for Scandal. She will
arrive in Honolulu Feb. 1Ith,s by the Zea
landia and will leave by the Australia Feb
18th. The troupe will thus have time for
four evening performances and one matinee
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-01-18
Hart--LoTe.

The wedding of Mr.. Edmund Hart, chief
operator of the Hawaiian Bell Telephone
Company and Miss Annie Love, daughter of
Mr.. James Love. was celebrated on Tuesday
last at the Anglican Cathedral. After the
service, which was performed by the Rev. A.
Macintosh, tue bridal party adjourned 20
the residence of the parents of the bride
where q reception was held and beautiful
supper provided. The young couple have
the best wishes of the GAZETTE.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-01-18
Geo. W. De Long Post.

Geo. w. De Long Post, No. 45, G. A. r.,
Department of California, last tuesday
evening. met and the following officers we're
installed by p. p. c., n. B. Emerson, detailed
as installing officer: P. c., p. p. c., Il. w.
Laine;S. Y. c., V. V. Ashford; j. V. c., j. I.
White, o. D., f. Turrell; o. G.. w. F. Will
Jams; ON, Il. Jay Greene; Adiutant, James
E. Noble; Chaplain, F. H. Boehm; S. NJ, F.
Z. Clarke; Q. n. j., John Ross.
The Post Commander, at the close of the
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-01-18
Personal.

By the Australia, on Wednesday last the
following residents returned to their Island
homes: Hon. G. W. Merrill and wife, L. 5.
Consul Putnam, Miss Z. Putnam, Myron h.
Jones, W. Richard and wife, Miss Richard,
T. r. Foster and wife. c. 4. Brown and wife,
L. SEVERN and Others-to all of whom the
GAZETTE extends a welcome.